After taking more than 50 matches to tally eight international goals, in 2017 she let loose wearing a gold shirt.

Kerr has netted 11 times in her past six appearances for Alen Stajcic's side as the Matildas won the Tournament of Nations. In doing so, they stretched their winning streak to seven matches, included victory over world champions USA and Asian champions Japan.

Kerr said she was honoured to be in the fine company of past winners.

""It's been a bit of a crazy year," she said.

"A lot of Australians have previously won the award, so I'm very humbled to win not only because the Australians have done well but also because it's a great award and I'm very excited."

She follows in the footsteps of previous Australian winners Caitlin Foord (2016), Katrina Gorry (2014) and Kate Gill (2010).

Showing her commitment to the cause, Kerr spent Thursday travelling from Bangkok to Sydney to ensure she would be ready for Friday's W-League match for Perth against Western Sydney.

Kerr was the sole Australian winner at the Bangkok ceremony, with Ange Postecoglou and Aaron Mooy missing out.